Namina Forna books

Namina Forna is a Sierra Leonean-American author best known for the Deathless fantasy series, which draws on West African mythology and history.

Anthologies

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The First Ark 2014 N/A
You Too?: 25 Voices Share Their #MeToo Stories 2020 Buy
Pozlacené 2021 N/A
Nådeløs 2022 N/A
Untitled - N/A
The Great Pack - N/A
The Ark War - N/A
The Builders 2021 N/A

Deathless Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The First Ark 2014 N/A
Pozlacené 2021 N/A
The Gilded Ones 2021 Buy
Nådeløs 2022 N/A
The Merciless Ones 2022 Buy
Untitled - N/A
The Eternal Ones 2024 Buy
The Great Pack - N/A
The Ark War - N/A
The Builders 2021 N/A

Namina Forna is a Sierra Leonean-American writer who has brought West African mythology into YA fantasy. Her Deathless series, beginning with The Gilded Ones, builds a fantasy world grounded in the history and traditions of West Africa, offering readers something distinct from the European-influenced settings that dominate the genre.

Before publishing her novels, Forna worked in the film industry, and that visual sensibility comes through in her vivid world-building. Her books have been praised for their action, their complex female characters, and the cultural richness of their settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Namina Forna written?

Namina Forna has written eighteen books across two series.

What was Namina Forna's first book?

Namina Forna’s first book is The First Ark, published in 2014.

What cultural influences appear in Namina Forna's writing?

Forna draws heavily on West African mythology, history, and culture, particularly from Sierra Leone. Her fantasy world-building is rooted in these traditions rather than the European folklore that dominates much of the genre.

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